Four problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2013 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I bought the 2013 BMW 328xi brand new in 2012. Last year, I spent $2,000 replacing the high pressure fuel pump after my car stalled in the middle of driving. When I was going in for a routine inspection, my mechanic informed me that the timing chain needs to be replaced and the cost is very expensive. Upon further research, I found out that this is a prevalent issue with BMW owners, especially with the n20/n26 engine. I even found out that there is a pending class action lawsuit claiming that the timing chain BMW used was knowingly defective! as of now, my car is worth about $10,000 and the cost to fix this issue is almost half the value of the car. I have not gotten the timing chain repaired yet.
Error - "drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Consult service center. " this was taken to the dealer (BMW of silver spring, MD) at first. They said it was thermostat issue. So, they installed a new thermostat and I paid my $100 deductible. The same error started appearing again just a few days later. The car suddenly shudders, jolts and shifts from eco mode to comfort mode if driving on freeway. If the error appears when the car is parked, the car does not switch from park mode to drive mode until you totally you shut down the engine, then restart and drive out immediately. Instantly, it shows "drivetrain malfunction" error on screen. The engine make a groaning noise. You can feel the power of the engine is significantly reduced. You have to hit the accelerator pedal deep to extract power out of the engine. The tachometer (the right dial on dashboard) moves up in the region of 3x1000 to 4x1000 /min range even to get to a speed of 30 miles/hour. So, when driving moderately, it can suddenly stall. This is a huge safety risk on city roads as one can get hit and be rear-ended by a car from behind with your family inside the car. I feel much unsafe driving this car now. BMW should fix this drivetrain error on install a new engine altogether. My car is still under warranty. This is a recurrent error, and it does not go away. I am losing faith in BMW.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled without warning and the vehicle failed to shit into neutral. Additionally, a unknown vehicle crashed into the rear of the BMW. The driver sustained injuries to his neck, back, a head concision, rupture of blood vessels, face contusion and medical attention was provided at the hospital. There was no fire due to the crash. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a unknown independent mechanic. There has been no update on the status of the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 79,000. Ap.
While driving car completely stalled out for no specific reason. This occurred on freeway with cars all around I was lucky to be able to coast to shoulder. Checked on board vehicle status all checked "ok". After a short time car started right up drove it home and next morning it stalled out again while on a city street. This time unable to put into neutral, electronics worked, had to flat , had to flat bed it to the dealer. This makes this car dangerous and unreliable. Car is currently in for repairs. Attached is the recommended services have not received completed work report.